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Vintage

  • True Vintage: Rescued Gray 1950s Suit

    I have one final sewing project from 2018 to show you before I do my year's recap, but since I haven't gotten photos of it yet, this week I want to share another lovely vintage suit from the 1950s.  … Continue reading

  • Farewell to Autumn – Vintage Brown Jacket

    My last autumn themed post for this year features a gorgeous vintage jacket that was recently given to me by a sweet lady who knew I would appreciate some of her mother's clothes and accessories. This is the first of… Continue reading

  • True Vintage: Late 1940s Gingham Suit

    There is some snow on the ground right now, my decorations are up, and I'm playing Christmas music as I write this. But I have a few more weeks' worth of fall posts to catch up on before I get… Continue reading

  • My One and Only True Vintage Suit

    This stunning 1950s suit has a long story behind it.   A few months after I was married, I went shopping with my friend Gina from Beauty from Ashes and she took me to a very nice vintage clothing consignment… Continue reading

  • Yellow Dot 1970s does 1940s Dress

    This dress was a favorite of my mother-in-law's when she was young, and a while ago she gifted it to me. It is so cute! Of course, I always am a sucker for polka dots. Despite the fact that I… Continue reading

  • The Fabulous Forties: Women’s Suits

    While I have never made a perfectly fitting, lined, tailored 1940s suit, I have a huge amount of appreciation for them, and not just because they are work intensive! In sharp contrast to the mostly similar silhouettes of women's suits… Continue reading

  • Blog Special! Vintage Shoe Sale

    It is no secret that I have a passion for vintage shoes. But when buying them online, it can be hard to tell if they will fit or not. Sometimes I will keep a non-fitting pair just because I love them so… Continue reading

  • 2 New Listings & Item of the Week – Vintage Pajama Pattern for Boys

    This vintage sewing pattern is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, at half price for one week only – slashed from $6.   Plus, check out two exciting brand new listings! 1940s Navy Blue Suede Slingback Pumps, size… Continue reading

  • New Etsy Listings – and a Special Coupon

    Recently I added some brand new listings to my Etsy shop.  Of course, these include vintage patterns… Lot of two 1960s patterns, size 16 and 16 1/2.   Girl's blouse pattern   Lot of two 1960s patterns, size 16 and… Continue reading

  • Talking about 1940s Hairstyles…

    Let's talk about 1940s hairstyles for a bit! We're all familiar with the face-framing, often elaborate hairstyles of the 1940s, especially during WWII. Perhaps the most iconic form is the victory rolls. But while victory rolls are lovely and often… Continue reading